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Microsoft Files Patent To Bring Real-World Objects To VR

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The patent, entitled “Transitioning into a VR environment and warning HMD users of real-world physical obstacles,” details a system capable of generating virtual representations of real-world objects that come within a certain range of the head-mounted display (HMD). For more information check out the patent here.

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Documenting the Evolution of VR Headsets with Zenka’s Sculptures

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The artist Zenka has been documenting the evolution of virtual reality by making raku sculptures of VR headsets. Technology has been progressing so quickly that looking back at cell phones from 10-20 years ago starts to feel like ancient history. She’s also created an interactive timeline of some of the major VR and AR headsets.

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Apple’s Latest VR Patent Describes a Compact VR Headset with Eye Tracking

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Spotted by Patently Apple , Apple’s patent titled Optical System for Head-mounted Display makes it clear up front that this particular design is aimed at creating a VR headset that’s more compact, specifically by redesigning the optical system.

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EON Reality Addresses Key Questions on its Innovative Educational Platform

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EON Reality releases an FAQ document detailing the seamless integration of AR/VR technology into education, underpinned by quality content, user security, and equitable access. The document covers a wide range of topics, from content quality to privacy, security, and equitable technology access.

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Most Popular Spatial Audio Reviews 2022

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With the right technology, business leaders can enhance everything from virtual reality events and webinars to collaboration sessions. Today, we’re looking at some of our top reviews of tools featuring spatial technology, to help offer an insight into what this innovation can offer. VIVE Pro Eye. Magic Leap Developer Suite.

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Report: Apple Acquires VR & AR Eye-tracking Company SMI

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A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. The company has demonstrated its eye-tracking solution in the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Gear VR, and other head-mounted displays.

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Taqtile Launches Manifest v2.8 ahead of Augmented Enterprise Summit

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the software platform will provide upgrades across supported hardware devices, allowing: Spatially-anchored faults on equipment via head-mounted displays (HMDs), iPads, and other compatible mobile devices like AR smart glasses to rapidly and easily locate faults detected in equipment and infrastructure.